A pre-translation framework for public service translation: A sociological approach to enhance translation effectiveness
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Ruiz Cortés, ElenaEditorial
University of Western Sydney
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Public service translation Effectiveness Pre-translation framework Immigration procedures Spain
Date
2021Referencia bibliográfica
Ruiz-Cortés, E. (2021). A pre-translation framework for public service translation: A sociological approach to enhance translation effectiveness. Translation & Interpreting, 13(2), 164-182. DOI: [10.12807/ti.113202.2021.a09]
Abstract
In this paper a pre-translation framework developed for public service
translation is presented. The framework was developed from a sociological standpoint
“whereby translation practice can be viewed in relation to people and institutions
involved in it or affected by it” (Taibi & Ozolins, 2016, pp. 63-64) with the aim to
provide contextualization and understanding that precedes the actual translation
stage. After outlining the framework, its usefulness in obtaining key pre-translation
information is showcased through an application form in the Spanish immigration
context, i.e. an authentic public service text. Lastly, the paper shows how the
information gathered based on the framework will assist in proposing an effective
English translation of this application form in the future.
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